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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,741.70, 779,612.55 and 283,545.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,741.70, 779,612.55 and 283,545.70 is: 425,318.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,741.70 : 779,612.55 = 283,545.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,741.70/779,612.55 = 283,545.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,741.70x = 779,612.55 × 283,545.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,741.70x = 221,055,786,218.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,055,786,218.54/519,741.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,318.55

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